Joni PatryVedic Astrologer, Spiritual Guide, and Author

Mercury Retrograde Inferior Conjunction Sunday #astrology #vedicastrology #cosmic

11 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube clip, astrologer Joni Patry delivers a daily forecast for Sunday, July 12. She notes that the Moon is in Gemini, occupying the Mrigashira (Mrigashira) nakshatra, which she describes as a sign of searching and seeking answers. Simultaneously, Mercury is exactly conjunct the Sun while in retrograde, creating an inferior conjunction. Patry explains that this alignment intensifies typical Mercury retrograde themes—especially forgetfulness, miscommunication, and travel disruptions. She warns listeners to be especially cautious about travel plans, expecting possible delays or setbacks, and to stay alert for “haywire” situations. The overall tone emphasizes heightened talkativeness and a collective urge to find answers, urging preparedness for the day’s challenges.

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Sunday, July 12th, and we have the Moon in Gemini now, in the nakshatra Mrigashira, which deals with searching, seeking answer. Mercury is exactly conjunct the Sun today, and with Mercury retrograde, this is called an inferior conjunction. So when Mercury comes together exactly with the Sun when it's retrograde, it is more intense for forgetfulness, for— because Mercury, even though it's called 'Kasimi' on this day, something that's really good, but there's something that's really bad about it. And I'm thinking, be prepared this day, things could go haywire, especially with travel plans. Be cautious and on the lookout for delays or setbacks or things like that happening. Especially around the area of traveling. So the Moon is being in Gemini, and people are very, very talkative during this time, and they're seeking out answers for things with the Moon being in the nakshatra Murugashira.